Can you draw? Interested in politics? If the answer is yes to both questions, a practical, hands-on opportunity to study the art of political cartooning, provided by Iziko Museums and Stellenbosch University’s CCIBA (Centre for Comic, Illustrat
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City Erects New Shark Signage at Cape Town Beaches
As a regular swimmer at Fish Hoek beach (I'm about to start my daily early morning swims again on 01 September) I was interested to receive the following press release from the Shark Spotter programme.
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Chocolate Brownie Recipe
We received this yummy sounding recipe with our latest Makakatan Bay Lodge Newsletter and just had to pass it on to our readers...
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Packing for a Purpose
I received the following in an email from Sarah Tompkins of Samara who tells us about this fantastic initiative to make a difference in the lives of the people in the countries we visit when travelling.
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Portfolio Collection 15 Years Proud Participation Accolades
In our new B&B Guide (currently at the printers - available soon!) we have commended and recognised those establishments that have been with Porfolio Collection for 15 years or more...
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Travel Quote - Mary Anne Radmacher
Today's Travel Quote comes from a modern day writer, artist and 'inspirator', Mary Anne Radmacher.
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Idwala Game Lodge and Raka Wines Gourmet Evening
Fine food, great South African wine and a game drive in the Eastern Cape bush - just what the doctor ordered!
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SA Ballet Theatre Company's Future Looking Brighter
Great news for South African ballet = great news for all South Africans.
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Tractor Rides Near Montagu
My family and I recently enjoyed a few days in Montagu and a highlight of that winter break was definitely our tractor ride in the mountains near Montagu.
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Durban Gears Up for 12th JOMBA Contemporary Dance Experience
For 12 days Durban will play host to a dazzling 12th edition of the international contemporary dance festival, JOMBA!
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Special of the Week - Gable Manor Guest House in Franschhoek
This week our Special of the Week is for a stay at a stylish, modern Guest House in Franschhoek.
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Comedy and Music at New Cape Town Venue LL MOOG
Looking for some comedy, music and pizza on the next World Cup rest day? Look no further than the LL MOOG in downtown Cape Town ...
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Getting to the World Cup Games in Gauteng
The following info was sent to us at Portfolio Collection - if you're based in Gauteng and need to know how to get to the various matches read on...
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Beautiful Cape Town Mornings
I do believe winter might be the prettiest season in Cape Town. When it's not raining that is...
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Next Obs Holistic Lifestyle Fair at River Club during Renovations
The Holistic LifestyleFair’s usual home is being extensively renovated, so the next event will temporarily be housed at the River Club – also in Observatory – on Sunday, 4 July from 10am-4pm.
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Grahamstown National Arts Festival Well Underway
The 2010 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown is well underway and according to those who are lucky enough to be there it's a cracker of a festival this year!
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Have a ball at Somerset Mall
Cape Town Kids recommendations for this World Cup weekend...
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Taking the Gautrain from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg
Last week Carolyne from our Johannesburg offices took her first Gautrain trip to OR Tambo Airport.
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Don’t get LOST on Table Mountain
What better place for any visitor to have a bird’s eye view of Cape Town, than the legendary Table Mountain.
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